Where to start reflex on a caul.

[Sidewinder]

Where do you guys like to start the reflex on a caul. Example: if I want to induce 2" of reflex. When I draw my lines to be cut on the caul to establish the limbs reflex profile, where is a good spot to start the reflex? Right out of the fades, a couple inches out of the fades, or half way?    Danny

[PEARL DRUMS]

A pinch at the fades and most mid limb and out, thats where set happens in a properly tillered bow. These are my opinions anywho.

[blackhawk]

Yup..I like the apex of my reflex thru the mid working limbs where most of the set occurs in a properly tillered bow.

[Sidewinder]

Ok thats what I was thinking. Let me tell you how I'm thinking of doing this next one and you tell me if you think its a good idea. Both you guys build great bows so I respect your opinions.

Overall my goal is induce 2" refelx on a 62" bow. I would start the reflex at bottom of the fade and take it to about a 1/2" to about mid limb and then the last 1 1/2" from there to the tips. Does that sound about right?

[PEARL DRUMS]

Sounds pretty good to me. I use drywall screws and an aluminum yardstick to get my arcs even. Put a screw in dead center and just go from there by flexing the stick, Im sure it will make perfect sense when you start in. 3" may be a better idea if you want a straight bow, or slightly reflexed when your done shooting it in. Short bows eat up more reflex than longer bows usually.

[blackhawk]

Sure that'll work...do what ya want and what ya think looks good....trace out some lines and have a looksy before ya cut it out...if ya don't like it erase it and alter it to your liking....and id prob go 3"overall at least as well because you also get a lil bounce back when unclamping some woods

[Sidewinder]

Thanks guys.   Danny